Welcome to Twentynine!
Twentynine is a site dedicated to the Alberg 29, a sailboat designed by Carl Alberg to replace and update the popular and successful Alberg 30. After becoming discouraged by the lack of information on the Internet about these boats, I decided to put up a site featuring all the information I have, in hopes that others (and I know you’re out there) will find what they’re looking for. If you have information about Alberg 29s you’d like to share, please email me at adrian@twentynine.ca.
The Alberg 29 Blog
SOLD: 1981 Alberg 29 - $27,000 (reduced from $32,000) · Sep 02, 2015
Classical lines, teak interior, 6 opening bronze ports. 15HP Yanmar Diesel, wheel steering, propane stove/oven with two tanks in vented transom, navstation New dodger/bimini, instruments, electric bilge pump, head, Harken furler. Includes steel cradle, inflatable dinghy, 2HP outboard, ac/dc cooler, lifejackets, flares, BBQ etc.
Lying Coboug, ON.
20th Annual Pacific North West Alberg Design Rendezvous · Apr 27, 2015
Friday, June 19th to Sunday June 21st
Port Browning Marina, Pender Island
http://www.portbrowning.com/
(250) 629 3493
info@portbrowning.com
As always, the weekend will offer lots of chances to meet old friends and new, share helpful hints about our boats, and enjoy the traditional Saturday evening potluck supper (and sing-a-long!)
Suggestions on how to make our 20th Rendezvous extra special are very welcome!
Please contact the marina before Tuesday, June 16th to arrange your own moorage – don’t forget to mention that you’re part of the Alberg Rendezvous. The rate is $1.25/foot.
Please spread the word, especially to any potential newcomers that might be interested. We will be posting this on the Alberg 30 mailing list. If those with other designs could do the same it would be great.
See you there!
Stephen and Margaret
19th Annual Pacific North West Alberg Design Rendezvous · Jan 30, 2014
Stephen and Margaret asked me to post this for all Alberg 29 fans:
The 19th Annual Pacific North West Alberg Design Rendezvous will be held:Friday, June 20th to Sunday June 22nd
Thetis Island Marinawww.thetisisland.com
250-246-3464
marina@thetisisland.comAs always, the weekend will offer lots of chances to meet old friends and new, share helpful hints about our boats, and enjoy the traditional Saturday evening potluck supper (and sing-a-long!)
Please contact the marina ahead of time to arrange your own moorage – don’t forget to mention that you’re part of the Alberg Rendezvous.
Please spread the word, especially to any potential newcomers that might be interested. We will be posting this on the Alberg 30 mailing list. If those with other designs could do the same it would be great.
See you there!
Stephen and Margaret
R.I.P Alan Nye Scott · Jul 15, 2012
It is my unhappy task to relay to you an email I received today from Steve Davies:
On July 13th Alan Nye Scott, builder of our wonderful boat, passed away as a result of injuries sustained in an accident in his vehicle at a railway crossing in Belleville. I’m told he was 87 years of age.I was not a close friend of Alan, but I would see him now and then not only around “sailing circles”, but sometimes just bump in to him at Canadian Tire on a saturday morning. He was always friendly and asking about “the vessel” and how things were going making sure I was keeping her in shape. He actually contacted me recently when he saw an issue with some rudder / keel repairs that I was working on. He kindly offered advice and it was a great help. I’m sure judging by his friendly nature and all the wonderful sailing associations he had that he lived a rich life full of wonderful family and friends. He leaves behind a great legacy of all the fantastic boats that he built. He had recently acquired a 29 of his own and was making plans to whip her into shape and to his liking and enjoy some sailing. Sadly that didn’t happen for him, but he was doing what he loved right up to the end… I heard him say once in conversation something to the effect of “I just can’t seem to stay away from messing about with boats”
Steve Davies
Restless V , Alberg 29 Hull #1
In addition to being the man responsible for commissioning the Alberg 29 (and very rare Alberg 34), Alan Nye Scott was president of J.J Taylor, the company responsible for all the Canadian-made Contessa 26s and Contessa 32s. The Contessa family, the Alberg family, and the sailing world at large has lost a legend.
The Belleville Intelligencer has more information:
http://www.intelligencer.ca/2012/07/13/yacht-design-legend-dies
SOLD: 1981 Aberg 29 · May 18, 2012
Alberg 29 for sale in Penetanguishene.
She looks like a good example of the breed. Currently listed at $32,500.
The Alberg 29 Gallery
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Alberg 29 Specifications
LOA: | 29’3” |
LWL: | 22’3” |
Beam: | 9’2” |
Draft: | 4’6” |
Sail area: | 416 sq. ft. |
Displacement: | 9000lbs. |
Keel: | 4000lbs. |
Motor: | 15 hp diesel |
PHRF Rating: | 222 |
Hull Speed: | 6.32 knots |
Builder: | Nye Yachts |
What is an Alberg 29?
The full keel traditional line of Carl Alberg’s designs have long commanded the respect of the yachting world. Their shorter waterline and long counter add speed in both light and heavy air. The fair hull shape and full keel (not long keel) provide a tracking ability and comfort in a seaway which few other designs can match.
What then, is the difference between the Alberg 29 and other designs by the same architect? She is a more modern hull with increased stiffness resulting from firmer bilges, increased beam and the fact that her fullness is further aft. In addition, a deeper draft and wider keel lowering the center of ballast (lead) by several inches along with a higher ballast-displacement ratio, add to her stability.
The bows are finer than other designs and the keel more cut away, reducing wetting surface.
A higher aspect mastead-rig and larger foretriangle result in better balance, less weather helm and more efficient windward performance. Her stiffness results in an ability to carry more sail.
A beamier hull provides comfort. The galley is laid out for safety in heavy seas or while racing, and the quarter berth navigation table is new to Alberg production boats. The craftmanship and attention to quality are unsurpassed.
There is a difference in “full keel” yachts and even between similar Alberg designs. For the cruising yachtsman, there is no reason to sacrifice speed, performance and club racing for the comfort and safety of a sea-going vessel.
(From the 1980 Nye Yachts Alberg 29 brochure.)
Alberg 29 Standard Equipment
Hull and Deck
Hand-laid fiberglass mat and woven roving with laminate design in accordance with Lloyd’s Specifications. Deck, cored with balsa, is one piece with nonskid surfaces molded in. Gelcoat color of hull, boot and deck are molded to owners specifications.
Ballast
Ballast is an internally installed and glassed in lead moulding. Due to keel and ballast shapes, the center of gravity of the ballast is only 15” from the bottom of the keel.
Rudder
Rudder is of fiberglass encasing a stainless shaft and webbing and set into the hull with bronze heel and through-hull bushing.
Steering
Cable steering with pedestal and 28” destroyer wheel.
Spars and Rigging
Extruded aluminum mast and boom sections. Standing rigging is of 1×19 stainless with stainless turnbuckles. Halyards and topping lift are internal. Jiffy reefing and cunningham controls are included.
Deck Hardware
Stainless steel double rail pulpit and stern rail with stainless stanchions and double lifelines. Cast bronze bow, admidships and stern mooring cleats and chocks. Four bronze framed fixed portlights, six bronze frame opening ports and a forward coachroof plexiglass opening hatch providing ample ventilation. Two bronze two-speed genoa sheet winches, two bronze halyard winches and bronze handles. Jib/genoa track and fairleads.
Auxiliary
Two cylinder fifteen horsepower diesel engine with reduction gear, water-cooled exhaust and control panel. Located with cover providing complete and easy accessibility.
Interior
Crafted in teak and oak with a teak-and-holly cabin sole. Cabinetry and joiner work is done to the highest standards. Forward cabin includes 2 “V” berths, with shelves, drawers and storage in the forepeak area. Main cabin has a settee, double-berth, single berth galley and quarter berth, and navigation area.
Galley
Stainless sink and fresh water pump, insulated ice box, gimballed stove with oven. Drawers, dish racks and cupboards. The galley is designed and fitted to make use in heavy seas and is both safe and practical.
Main Saloon
Has settee double berth to port and a single berth to starboard. Permanently mounted table has leaves to fold up while in use or down to allow clear passage when sailing. Galley area is opposite navigation quarter berth. Cabinetry above each berth incorporates both shelves and cupboards for safe storage of small items, while ample lockers are provided under berths.
Head
Marine toilet to port and counter sink to starboard (with hanging locker) allow maximum utility in minimum space. Optional shower sump amidships allows full head room.
Cockpit
“T” cockpit allows unhampered movement forward by the helmsman for single or shorthanded sailing yet leaves him aft for racing. Larger self-bailing drains, coaming hand holes and seat locker storage add to safety and comfort.
Links
Alberg 30 site
A great resource for Alberg 30 information. Be sure to check out the mailing list.
Diana Comes Home
An Alberg 29 comes home to Ottawa from Florida
Great Lakes Alberg Association
Primarily geared toward Alberg 22 and 30 owners, but an excellent resource for Alberg 29 owners nonetheless.